Danny Hartigan 1140 Palm Terrace • Pasadena, CA 91104 • 818.261.5726 [email protected] Experience Summary I am proficient in all aspects of the creative storytelling process including creative management, live show direction, idea generation, treatment & scriptwriting, casting, attraction design, art direction, producing and on-site production and installation. As a theatre, theme park and entertainment veteran, I offer 30+ years of experience as a writer, show director, creative director, producer and leader for a myriad of entertainment genres including live shows, theme park attractions, animation, film, museums, Streetmosphere and experience design.

Professional Experience Creative Producer (Century Media) 6-2019 –5-2020 Creative Consultant on Various Projects China • Acted as the client representative for Evergrande, managing vendors on creative Dev. • Reviewed and provided detailed notes for all concept packages for two theme parks • Worked in conjunction with local vendors on all aspects of the design and process

Creative Producer (Universal Creative) 3-2018 – 5-2019 Creative Lead on Various Projects Orlando • Responsible for the development and management of project-related aesthetics, shows and guest-experience elements and story/ride development • Creative Lead on assigned projects, supervising all assigned staff, vendors or consultants • Participate in Intellectual Property owner relationship

Creative Director and Writer (The Hettema Group) 1-2017 – 3-2018 Staff Writer and Creative Director for numerous projects Pasadena • Developed ride and media concepts for an international theme park in Korea • Researched & wrote full guest narratives/treatments for multiple cultural experiences • Worked with art directors and ride designers to ideate the concepts into guest experiences

Creative Producer (RGH Themed Entertainment) 3-2016 – 12-2016 Staff Position as Lead Creative Woodland Hills • Initiated creative development for various theme parks, rides, and branded attractions • Lead artists, graphic designers, creative directors, and writers in delivery of full creative concept packages • Conducted and lead high level strategy meetings, presentations and reviews

Executive Creative Director (Riva Creative USA) 7-2012 – 3-2016 Various Projects United States and Dubai • Lead a creative team of 130+ employees for Riva Creative, taking MotionGate and Bollywood theme parks in Dubai from blue sky concept through detail design • Initiated creative development for various theme parks, rides, and branded attractions • Lead artists, graphic designers, creative directors, and writers in delivery of full creative concept, schematic and detail design packages • Hired and supervised numerous artists, writers, 3D modelers, producers and specialists • Conducted and lead high level strategy meetings, presentations and reviews

Concept Development (Universal Creative) 1-2012 – 9-2012 Interactive –Television Branded Guest Experience Orlando • Development multi-screen, media driven show concept for high profile IP brand • Wrote full comedic treatment featuring celebrity stars, music, and parody

Creative Director & Script Writer (Forrec LTD) 7-2012 – 11-2012 “Star Blazer” Wanda Wuhan, China • Developed show concept for motion-based • Wrote full treatment including all queue line visuals and concepts • Wrote full script for 12 different randomized ride scenarios

Concept Development (Disney Imagineering) 7-2010 – 11-2010 Interactive Technology Integration Global • Researched “special technology” for integration into all Disney parks • Wrote four comprehensive treatments highlighting live shows, parades and spectaculars • Hired and directed consultants & illustrators for concept presentations to Disney Executives

Live Show Writer & Director (Thinkwell Design & Production) 3-2010 – 7-2010 “The Special Effects Show” Universal Studios • Conceived, developed and wrote the script for this comedic live show • Worked with art director and project manager to plan and design stage set • Organized and lead auditions and callbacks, casting fifteen actors and stuntmen • Directed three sizzle reels, and all support media integrating Universal film stock • Directed all filmed media (green screen special effects) and music accompaniment • Directed cast and crew through two month process from demo to installation to grand opening of 1700 seat live show

Creative Director (numerous projects) 2000 – 2010 Thinkwell Design and Production Burbank, CA Experience Design Firm ~ 102 employees • Accountable for maintaining creative integrity for ongoing projects • Supervised and assessed creative team’s productivity • Developed innovative concepts for theme parks, ecological zoo and animal parks, museums and branded attractions • Strategized and Liaised weekly with Chief Creative Officer and Vice President of Creative • Organized and lead brainstorming sessions and charrettes • Wrote detailed concept treatments, white papers, guest narratives and show scripts • Crafted Keynote presentation decks resulting in motivating clients moving to next steps • Mentored creative interns and a new creative director • Conceived & organized presentation workshops for all employees raising confidence & savvy

Creative Director (BRC Imagination Arts) 3-2007 – 12-2008 “The Heineken Experience” Amsterdam, NL Brewery Tour and Brand Museum ~ over 400,000 visitors per year • Fully accountable for all aspects and details of the storytelling process for $20M+ project • Wrote all live shows, media scripts, talking points and display text • Directed all filmed media (10 days of shooting), music accompaniment, and animatics • Designed all background music for 8 distinct rooms, enhancing mood, feel and ambiance • Supervised media producer, SFX vendor, artists, and graphic designers • Hired and supervised storyboard artists, musicians, editors, and copywriter • Traveled regularly to Amsterdam for client presentations, milestones and installation

Principal Owner 1996 – 2008 Hartigan Wade Burbank, CA Creative development, writing & directing partnership • Chief Creative Officer and co-owner of Hartigan Wade for 14 years (with Tim Wade) • Sustained multiple contracts with DreamWorks, Universal Studios, Intel, Kodak & more • Worked all phases of the creative process from concept development to installation • Prepared wide-ranging proposals and bids for numerous projects ranging from $5000 to $11.1M • Sustained a renowned reputation for financial integrity & and never missed a deadline • Applied versatile skills include writing, live show and film directing, brand strategy and saved countless companies time & money with our famed expeditious style and poise

Live Show Staging Director (BRC Imagination Arts) 12-2004 – 5-2005 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Springfield, IL “Ghosts of the Library”~ Holovision® Effects Theater • Responsible for installation, casting and directing a $22 million SFX show • Supervised technicians and lighting designers • Trained museum employees and guides for show running and guest load-in strategy • The ALPLM exceeded expectations for attendance by 30% with over 500,000 visitors per year since it opened in April of 2005

Live Show Writer and Director (Universal Creative) 9-1999 – 4-2001 “TV Tour & SFX Show Film & Audience Interactive Show • Conceived and developed live show concept for $30M soundstage facility • Conceived and developed media tour concept • Wrote all iterations & final scripts for both show elements • Oversaw art direction for live SFX & Foley show • Auditioned and cast Japanese actors • Workshopped actors on improving stage presence & improvisation skills • Directed cast & crew for show’s grand opening in Osaka, Spring 2001

Concept Development and Live Show Writer (Universal Creative) 9-1999 – 1-2000 “Templo del Fuego” Universal Port Aventura ~ Tarragona, Spain Pyrotechnic Stunt Attraction • Conceived and developed show concept for new $27M Fire & SFX attraction • Conceived and wrote preshow • Wrote final show script • Show continues to be the flagship attraction for Universal Creative & Thinkwell Design

Concept Development and Show Writer (BRC Imagination Arts) 8-1998 – 1-1999 “Animation Celebration” Universal Studios Japan Holavision® Effects Theater • Developed and refined existing blue-sky show concept • Conceived and wrote final preshow script • Conceived and wrote final show script

Concept Development & Writing (Disney Imagineering) 8-1998 – 10-1998 “CineMagique” Walt Disney Studios Park Paris Live Action and Media Show • Conceived, developed and wrote original treatment for this innovative, interactive show • Cinemagique only recently closed and was a top attraction at Walt Disney Studios Park Paris

Awards: 8 collaborative THEA awards: MotionGate-DreamWorks, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Animation Celebration, Cinemagique, Templo del Fuego, Battle Stations 21, The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, and The Heineken Experience